Women are more at risk for autoimmune diseases, like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis. In fact, 78 percent of all autoimmune disease sufferers are women. But, when it comes to one of the most devastating, there may be a simple way to lower your risk…

Though you likely think of metabolism in terms of weight loss, it’s actually much more than that. It’s your body’s ability to effectively carry out a range of complex chemical reactions that allow you to sustain your best health.

Magnesium has been called the most important mineral in the human body. There was a time when eating magnesium-rich food was the best way to get it. But modern farming and food processing have caused the levels of magnesium to decline by about 21 percent since 1940. How can you avoid a dangerous deficiency?

If you want to get more fit with less work, I’ve got a workout for you… People who do it have better blood pressure and cholesterol, along with less arterial stiffness, all of which are risk factors for heart disease. Joint problems? Not a problem…

Retinopathy is the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in people with type 2 diabetes. The most important step you can take is to keep your blood sugar levels within healthy goal ranges. But beyond that, research shows there are a few things that may provide further protection…

Millions of men in America take a multivitamin daily… Yet, it appears they may be wasting their time and money as well as fooling themselves into believing they are doing something good for their health. At least, that’s part of the story…

When your antioxidant defenses are low, your body can’t repair the cellular damage caused by free radicals. And if not corrected, normal healthy cells can switch to cancer cells. Antioxidant supplements to help combat these effects…

More than 60 percent of adults with suboptimal thyroid function don’t have symptoms, at least not ones that they recognize, and testing is leaving them in the dark. So, what are the symptoms of low thyroid levels? In addition to unexplained weight gain, you can experience dry skin, thinning hair, anxiety, depression and even brain fog. If that sounds like you, it’s time to bring your thyroid back to life.

Losing your hearing doesn’t just make you feel old before your time, it can take away your independence and risk your safety. If you’re starting to notice your hearing diminishing and your saying, “What?” more often, making your friends and family repeat themselves, try these…

Kale, chia, spirulina, blueberries — they’ve all been hailed as superfoods. And like many, you may have jumped on the superfood bandwagon. But when a new superfood is discovered every other day, sometimes we forget about the tried and true ones. So let me help you rediscover…

If you suffer from arthritis, the joint pain, swelling and stiffness can leave you wondering if there’s any help. And, the answers from your doctor can be downright scary. The good news is there’s a plant that has also been shown to improve joint swelling and mobility…

When you work out, it may feel like you’re putting more stress on your body than it’s worth. But after a few weeks of sticking with the program, your body feels stronger and healthier. There’s a powerful antioxidant that works in the same way, gently stressing your body to strengthen your disease defenses…